A few weeks ago, we ran a call for homemade attraction pre-shows, which allowed Disney fans around the world to submit their very own versions of their favorite pre-shows. On this week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, we were able to watch some of our top favorite entries. Here, we have compiled a list of … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from March 30 – April 5! If you have been following our news coverage over the … Read more
After news this week broke that non-union Disneyland Resort cast members will be furloughed effective April 19th, resort leadership is in talks with union leaders about the furloughing of union staff as well, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. Workers United Local 50 president Chris Duarte told MacDonald, “We’re in active talks with … Read more
Faced with incredible financial difficulty in light of extended park, resort, and film studio closures due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Walt Disney Company is seeking economic relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic aid package that will be issued by the government in order to help subsidize loans … Read more
In light of the ongoing Disney Parks closures, Walt Disney World and Disneyland have issued new details regarding partial refunds and monthly payment plan holds for Annual Passholders. Check out the details below for each resort. Walt Disney World Resort: As previously stated, all Walt Disney World Annual Passes will be extended for the number … Read more
Actor and major Disney fan Drake Bell (yes, of Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh) has taken to TikTok to share his very own homemade version of the classic Haunted Mansion attraction. A California native and frequent visitor to Disneyland, Drake Bell seems to miss the parks as much as we do. In his TikTok video compilation, … Read more
Looking for that summertime ’60s look featuring fruit motifs and tie-dye? Look no further than these two new dip dye Spirit Jerseys available on shopDisney! That’s right, you can sport the groovy looks of the 1960s with these adult Spirit Jerseys. Let’s take a look! Walt Disney World Dip Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults – … Read more
Nothing makes you stand out in the massive crowds at Walt Disney World and Disneyland like bright neon colors. Or shows off your love for the bright, flashy times of the 1980s. And if you want to get prepared before the Disney theme parks reopen, you can pick up some of the bright new neon … Read more
Tonight, March 25th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s PetesCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! Join us this week as we talk … Read more
Is anyone else out there really missing Jungle Cruise right now? (Okay, maybe not the people from the sinking boat.) With the parks around the world closed and many of us stuck in quarantine, you’re no doubt finding yourself dreaming of your favorite rides. With the amazing Adventureland Day now behind us, and the Jungle … Read more
After the announcement extending current Disney Parks closures “until further notice” due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disneyland Resort has now announced that they will only begin accepting reservations for travel dates starting June 1 and later. The following update was listed on the Disneyland Resort’s COVID-19 landing page: Do note that Disneyland Resort here … Read more
On March 29th, President Donald Trump announced that the government will be extending the national social distancing mandate through April 30th. In addition, the need to avoid any and all discretionary travel was heavily stressed. In other words, if you’ve been counting down the days till your April Disney parks getaway… it may be time … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from March 23-29! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, … Read more
While we’ve been able to keep an eye on Walt Disney World throughout the extended closure thanks to our friend @bioreconstruct, over at Disneyland Resort, it’s been a while since anyone got a peek at anything other than the closed entrance gates. Disneyland Resort officially closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic concerns on March 14. … Read more
The shopDisney website has received a thorough splash of color this week, as a whole new collection of Tie-Dye apparel is now available for purchase. Soak up those summer vibes as you await the sunny season in these fun, casual new designs of tops, shorts, and––of course––Spirit Jerseys! Each design represents either Walt Disney World … Read more
In response to Disney’s lack of communication so far regarding potential park closure extensions due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, not only are guests getting restless, but for anxious Cast Members worried about their livelihoods, things are much more dire, and the continued silence is not making them feel any less uneasy about the … Read more